Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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The military has said civilian casualties resulted from a secondary explosion, contrary to media report that military airstrikes hit wrong location and killed no fewer than 10 armless and innocent citizens in a village in Sokoto state.
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China and Nigeria have renewed a 15 billion yuan ($2 billion) currency swap agreement intended to enhance trade and investment between both countries.
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sympathy to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State over the loss of his mother and son within 24 hours.
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Prominent Yoruba Nollywood actress, Lola Alao has been thrown into the state of mourning following the passing of her beloved mother.
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VeryDarkMan’s assertion that his NGO website was hacked, leading to the theft of ₦180 million out of ₦200 million in donations has faced massive criticism online.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for the renewal of the spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL).
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed accusations from Niger Military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani claiming that Nigeria and other member nations are complicit in sponsoring terrorism.
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At least 11 people were killed in fresh attacks on communities in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, during Christmas celebrations on December 25, 2024.
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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has raised concerns over the proposed tax reform bills, warning that they are detrimental to northern Nigeria.
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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has reiterated Nigeria’s stance that its borders will not be used as a launch point for attacks on any foreign country.